The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

herself while she felt the heat rise on both sides of her

more than she expected. Most likely because this was the first time he had ever

her who initiated.

though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from

were testimony to this, and

But...

her arm while her other hand

just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

screen

tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed

hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows,

If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will be

at one of the monitors, Ryan pressed his

won't be able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with

[No problem]

voice echoed inside of his

It belonged to Ava.

this without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should be able to

"Got it."

communication shut off after

toward the main screen, Ryan took a pen from the

this, we should be able to meet

unavoidably had to perform tasks from time to time. They were required by law to meet certain monthly targets in order to maintain

issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish missions each month

came with being a highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain dungeons. That

missions, everyone in the group took turns, and at the

complete, we can relax for

pen on the

blankly stared at the

job sure

role, Ryan tried his best to make up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was not as

was only after he took over his role that

not think

tighten whenever he

had passed, he couldn't move on from

death agonized him every day. Maybe because he was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the

he want such

Ding—!

a

We are going to another planet

couple of times as heavy

breath, he tried to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't stop

memories he wanted to forget with all of his

'Calm down Ryan.'

him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he

"Huff…huff…"

his teeth, he brought his fingers to the

[Okay.]

message. One that only contained a single word. And one that took all of his energy

his seat once he

his head to look at his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk to

go on, I need to move

***

"We're here."

stretched my

eyes while

'Here I am.'

had been here. Honestly, everything felt so

quite put how I was feeling

like it was eating away at

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